Aphids

honeydew, which can coat the leaves and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the [...] sticky, sugary substance that can attract other insects and promote the growth of sooty mold. Recognize aphids Aphids can be identified by the following [...] fruit. Damage: Aphids can cause damage to leaves, stems, and flowers by piercing the plant tissue and sucking out the sap. This can result in stunted growth

Crop Protection

Biological crop protection often doesn’t require any specific application equipment, e.g., beneficial nematodes can be tank mixed with other crop protection solutions [...] kill or deter pests and pathogens, their use can pose risks to human health and food safety. While they can be effective in the short term, they often come [...] parasitic wasps , beneficial nematodes and beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant

Predatory mites

Anso-Mite ) excel in managing thrips populations. They can rapidly build up populations as they can also survive on pollen or other prey. Amblyseius swirskii [...] damage to non-target organisms. Resilient pest management: Predatory mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time [...] time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration of predatory mites can lead to a reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, thereby lowering the

Whitefly

honeydew, which can coat the leaves and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the [...] fields. They feed on the sap of plants, which can cause damage to the leaves and stunting of growth. They can also transmit plant viruses from one plant to [...] where they feed on plant sap. Damage: Whiteflies can cause damage to leaves by feeding on plant sap. This can result in yellowing, wilting, or premature leaf

Phytoseiulus persimilis

specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations very quickly but doesn’t feed on any other prey. Under dry, warm conditions [...] effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is [...] remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Spidex and Spidex Vital

Manual Growing lights

growing lights produce a lot of heat, and can therefore influence the local climate in the greenhouse. This can lead to poor flower quality, which results [...] 10:00 in the morning, which leaves hardly any time for the bumblebees to pollinate the flowers. Bumblebees can only do their job when there is enough daylight [...] bumblebees to fly around, this shows that a lot of bumblebees can get lost. Note: A bumblebee colony can lose all its foraging bees in just 2 hours if the placement

Mycotal Brochure

used successfully in many countries across the world. This bioinsecticide can be used to control white fly, both greenhouse whiteflies (Trialeurodes vaporium) [...] inside the insect and subsequently kills it. At optimal conditions, new spores can be produced after the insect is killed. Favorable conditions for the growth [...] optimal results, repeat the application with a 7 day interval 7. Adjuvants can improve the efficacy of Mycotal by improving the wetting period after application

Manual Wireless Beehome

and plug on the transmitter can differ. There are also different timers). The components of the Wireless BeeHome system can vary according to the country [...] touch any components that are connected to the • mains. Only use earthed sockets. • Never connect safety components such as fuses. • Do not remove any safety [...] Switching on the transmitter signal You can use a timer to switch on the transmitter signal. Alternatively, you can connect the transmitter to the climate

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

, larval stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc. If you have any questions or doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific [...] of pests while minimizing chemical residues. In optimal circumstances it can entirely replace the use of chemicals. Koppert started producing nematodes

Viridis Pro Leaflet EN

the solution in spray in order to obtain a good wetting. The volume used can vary depending on the type of surface. Sod: Apply the solution to wet the [...] shoes plus socks, water-proof gloves and NIOSH approved respirator with any N-95, R-95, P-95 or HE filter for biological products when handling, and during